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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, what does Zomorod have for lunch?

2. In Chapter 44, where does Khomeini come from when he returns to Iran?

3. During World War II, how many Polish Jews went to Iran to escape the Nazis?

4. In Chapter 30, what is the name of the person who finds the Yousefzadeh's pool key?

5. How long does Rachel say that she has been studying for her bat mitzvah?

Short Essay Questions

1. What rules does Khomeini make in Chapter 52?

2. What animal does Zomorod compare herself to and why?

3. Who was Mohammad Mossadegh and why was he removed from Iranian government?

4. Why does Zomorod enjoy being with Cindy in Chapter 21?

5. What happens when Zomorod has to do forward rolls in PE?

6. What type of cake does Zomorod have for her birthday, and how is it decorated?

7. Why does Zomorod love books?

8. What do Mohsen and Dr. Klein discuss about President Ford in Chapter 29?

9. What did Nastaran do when she learned they were moving to America?

10. What was Zomorod's bedroom set like in Compton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device that authors use to describe something using the five senses. How does the author use imagery in the novel? What senses does the author appeal to most, which the least, and are references to some senses made very little or not at all?

Essay Topic 2

Point of view determines how readers view the story and characters in a story. What is the point of view in the novel? How does the point of view affect what readers know about events and characters?

Essay Topic 3

Life is very different in Iran than in America. What is different between Iran and America? What freedoms are available in America? How is freedom limited in Iran? What are the differences in government and social classes between Iran and America?

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